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Madani Younis, artistic director, Asian Theatre School

Madani Younis

28

Watford-born Madani Younis, 28, is artistic director of Freedom Studios. He says his postgraduate degree in playwrighting gave him the step up he needed.

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Hometown
Originally from Watford, now living in Leeds

What do you do?
Artistic director of Freedom Studios in Bradford

What else have you done in theatre?
I was artistic director of Asian Theatre School, part of Red Ladder Theatre Company, Leeds for five years

What was your very first role in theatre?
Director

Have you got qualifications?
A first degree in film studies and a post graduate degree in playwriting

What did you do before you worked in theatre?
I directed music promos

How did you make the move to working in theatre?
Via my second degree

What did you want to be when you grew up?
Writer/director

What’s the best thing about your job?
The opportunity to be creative with talented performers

What’s your dream job in theatre?
Artistic director of a rep building

Got any wise words for someone who wants to be where you are now?
Chase your dreams, not the competition

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